What Are We Actually Training?

Whatever we think about and hold on to ‘grooves’ pathways in the brain. Repeating the same thoughts creates a pattern in our brain so that it instigates habitual responses and mannerisms. It’s another brick in the wall!

Training in meditation and being aware of our conduct disciplines the mind, stopping it from running away with ideas that affect and build the brain’s system. The brain is our hard drive and the mind, the software, while consciousness is … the witness.

This witness is the ‘analyst’ who looks down the microscope but, because of memories and preconceived ideas, maintains tunnel vision. It can’t help itself, and sees darkly.

It is through disciplined, inner training in silent awareness that we see without attitude; this pure awareness is the presence of pure consciousness.

Whatever we’re interested in is our training, and most of the time this is conforming to others’ standards which are becoming more and more restrictive; unfortunately, that brick wall manifests a barrier 🙂